Self-care is an extremely important tool for maintaining mental health and it has become quite a buzzword in the past few years. What is self-care though? Some people think it means doing yoga and meditation, while others are concerned that self-care is indulgent and hedonistic. There are many different definitions

Are your kids glued to their screens? Are they constantly watching Netflix or Youtube? Are they scrolling through social media applications endlessly? Are they spending hours playing games on an iPad or video gaming console? If the answer to any and/or all of these questions is ‘yes,’ please know that

Sleep is essential to both our physical and mental health. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on an individual’s hormones, exercise performance, and brain functioning. Despite the importance of sleep, a large percentage of people regularly find themselves deprived of quality sleep and are notably tired during

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for students to stay motivated to engage in school-related tasks around the world. The pandemic resulted in 195 countries engaging in national school closures, leaving 91.3% of the student population drastically impacted by a rapid change to online learning. Students have been

Update on The Center at Journey’s Way Journeys Way does not have plans to re-open at this time. We are following the PA Department of Aging, PCA guidelines and Interact recommendations. The infection rate in Philadelphia is still higher than 4% and the state and PCA guidelines for reopening stipulate

Are you a parent who feels overwhelmed by this COVID-19 Pandemic? Perhaps you are struggling with the demands of working from home while also homeschooling your children? Or maybe you have returned back to in-person work and are worried about bringing the virus home to your family? Or perhaps you

This time of year is often very stressful, particularly with the added burden of COVID-19. I wanted to share some of my favorite breathing exercises to help with stress and anxiety. I hope some of these exercises are helpful! 1) 4-7-8 Breathing This exercise helps to regulate levels of the

According to the United States Census Bureau, the ratio of older adults to working-age adults, also known as the old-age dependency ratio is projected to rise exponentially over the next 40 years. By 2060, it is anticipated that there will be two-and-a-half working-age adults for every retirement-age person (The United

Experiencing the death of a loved one can be a very difficult process for everybody, and children are not the exception. The grieving process may be difficult whether the loss is a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, friend, or even a family pet. Moreover, no child or adolescent will cope with

As we approach the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly elusive to remember what life looked like “pre-COVID.” Furthermore, the hope of when life will return to normalcy dwindles outside of our scope. The longevity of the crisis, and its’ incalculable repercussions to our lives, appears to persist